On a Mountain Trail

Which meaning of the word "posts" goes with the following sentence, "The trails and posts used by these explorers and mountain men guided the pioneers who came to settle the land west of the Mississippi River". (p 256 in train book)

• forts or stopping points along the trail where people could buy supplies

• an online message made by someone on social media

• a strong piece of wood or metal to support a sign

• a pole on a racetrack indicating the point where a race begins or ends

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Gray Wolf climbed the mountain and went past the place of the sparkling stones which was near a very ______ trail.

• trembling

• examined

• steep

• mist

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the main theme of the passage titled 'On a Mountain Trail'?

• Adventure and exploration

• Urban life

• Historical events

• Scientific discoveries

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which word best describes the trail mentioned in 'On a Mountain Trail'?

• Smooth

• Steep

• Flat

• Wide

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

In the context of 'On a Mountain Trail', what does the word 'trail' most likely mean?

• A path through a forest or mountainous area

• A series of clues

• A legal proceeding

• A type of vehicle

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'On a Mountain Trail'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the setting of 'On a Mountain Trail'?

• A bustling city

• A quiet village

• A mountainous region

• A desert

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which character trait is most likely associated with the protagonist in 'On a Mountain Trail'?

• Courageous

• Timid

• Indifferent

• Lazy

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the mood of the passage 'On a Mountain Trail'?

• Joyful

• Tense

• Serene

• Melancholic

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following best summarizes 'On a Mountain Trail'?

• A journey through a challenging landscape

• A day in the life of a city dweller

• A historical account of mountain exploration

• A scientific study of mountain ecosystems

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2